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Puchberg am Schneeberg weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Puchberg am Schneeberg at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 24°
Sunshine a year
1,930 h
Rain a year
979 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
572 m

Climate in Puchberg am Schneeberg

Puchberg am Schneeberg has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Puchberg am Schneeberg is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Puchberg am Schneeberg

The best time to visit Puchberg am Schneeberg is from April to September. Rain is frequent in March; the wettest month is July with 119 mm.

Puchberg am Schneeberg through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in spring

Mar – May

53

Fair

  • 9–19 °C by day
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Puchberg am Schneeberg in summer

Jun – Aug

74

Good

  • 23–24 °C by day
  • 8.1 h of sun a day
  • 45 rainy days in all

Puchberg am Schneeberg in autumn

Sep – Nov

46

Fair

  • 8–19 °C by day
  • 4.2 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Puchberg am Schneeberg in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 3–5 °C by day
  • 2.5 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Mar

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Puchberg am Schneeberg for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

49

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: April – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 10°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 8°

07:1418:10

Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:54–07:56 · evening 17:28–18:29
Blue hour
Morning 06:42–06:54 · evening 18:29–18:41

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Puchberg am Schneeberg compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high16°11°
Night-time low8°4°
Daylight11.7 h10.1 h

What is the weather like in Puchberg am Schneeberg in October?

In October, Puchberg am Schneeberg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 57 min07:14 – 18:10
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
64 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %62 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Puchberg am Schneeberg

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Puchberg am Schneeberg: score 76 against 49. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Puchberg am Schneeberg
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score4976better
Daytime high14°24°
Night-time low6°14°
Sunshine4.2 h8.0 hbetter
Rainy days11better14
Rainfall68 mmbetter108 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Puchberg am Schneeberg month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

14January3° · 2.2 h

In January, Puchberg am Schneeberg is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 56 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in January
18February5° · 3.5 h

In February, Puchberg am Schneeberg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in February
25March9° · 4.8 h

In March, Puchberg am Schneeberg is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in March
64April15° · 6.7 h

In April, Puchberg am Schneeberg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in April
69May19° · 7.5 h

In May, Puchberg am Schneeberg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in May
73June23° · 8.0 h

In June, Puchberg am Schneeberg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in June
72July24° · 8.3 h

In July, Puchberg am Schneeberg is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 119 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in July
76August24° · 8.0 h

In August, Puchberg am Schneeberg is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in August
72September19° · 6.0 h

In September, Puchberg am Schneeberg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in September
49October14° · 4.2 h

In October, Puchberg am Schneeberg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in October
16November8° · 2.3 h

In November, Puchberg am Schneeberg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in November
15December3° · 1.8 h

In December, Puchberg am Schneeberg is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 54 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Puchberg am Schneeberg

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Frost below 0°
  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°

ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 14°Night 6°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan143°−4°2.2 h1256
FebruaryFeb185°−3°3.5 h1048
MarchMar259°1°4.8 h1267
AprilApr6415°5°6.7 h1272
MayMay6919°9°7.5 h16113
JuneJun7323°12°8.0 h15111
JulyJul7224°14°8.3 h16119
AugustAug7624°14°8.0 h14108
SeptemberSep7219°10°6.0 h12106
OctoberOct4914°6°4.2 h1168
NovemberNov168°2°2.3 h1156
DecemberDec153°−2°1.8 h1154

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

47.79° N, 15.91° E · 572 m · Europe/Vienna

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Puchberg am Schneeberg

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,930 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.2 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 39 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Puchberg am Schneeberg, 39 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Puchberg am Schneeberg: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
979 mm on 152 days
Wettest month
Jul · 119 mm
Driest month
Feb · 48 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 68 mm

In October, Puchberg am Schneeberg has about 11 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Puchberg am Schneeberg

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 50 min
Fair skin
about 65 min
Light brown skin
about 90 min
Olive skin
about 115 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Puchberg am Schneeberg

How breezy and how cloudy Puchberg am Schneeberg is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Puchberg am Schneeberg typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
63 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 54 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 70 %
OctoberCloud cover 64 %Sunshine 4.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Puchberg am Schneeberg: variable cloud, with about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Puchberg am Schneeberg

How often the day gets hot in Puchberg am Schneeberg (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
6 days
Hottest month
Jul · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 14 °C

In October, Puchberg am Schneeberg has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Snow
Snow

Snow in Puchberg am Schneeberg

When Puchberg am Schneeberg is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
31 days
Fresh snow a year
109 cm
Snowy months
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 3 cmChance of snow 8 / 100

In October, Puchberg am Schneeberg has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 out of 100: hardly any.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Puchberg am Schneeberg

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Puchberg am Schneeberg in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Puchberg am Schneeberg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    52

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    70

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    75

    GoodBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    49

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 4.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    Poor

    • 3 °C by day
    • 2.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h
Distance
1,240 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Austria

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+43
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Puchberg am Schneeberg vs Reichenau an der Rax

In October Reichenau an der Rax has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs 49). During the day it is about as warm in Reichenau an der Rax as in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Puchberg am Schneeberg vs Reichenau an der Rax, in October
in OctoberPuchberg am SchneebergReichenau an der Rax
Holiday weather score4955
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1111
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In October, Puchberg am Schneeberg ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 28Puchberg am SchneebergThis page14°49
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Frequently asked questions about Puchberg am Schneeberg

When is the best time to visit Puchberg am Schneeberg?

The best time to visit Puchberg am Schneeberg is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Puchberg am Schneeberg?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Puchberg am Schneeberg?

Rain is frequent in March; the wettest month is July with 119 mm. The driest month is February with 48 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Puchberg am Schneeberg get?

Puchberg am Schneeberg gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Puchberg am Schneeberg in?

Puchberg am Schneeberg is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Puchberg am Schneeberg?

A nonstop flight from London to Puchberg am Schneeberg takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,240 km.

Which school holidays are best for Puchberg am Schneeberg?

Puchberg am Schneeberg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 70, summer holidays 75, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 15.